Types of Frames

Along with having the ability to fill prescriptions and take care of your eyeglasses repair, we also offer a variety of optical frame brands, including:

• Tom Ford
• TAG Heuer
• Etnia Barcelona
• Fred Lunettes
• Alain Mikli
• Matsuda
• Gant eyewear
• Bolle
• Guess

We also have antique and vintage frames.

Types of Glasses 

There are various types of glasses to choose from. Some types we sell are:

1. Regular Prescription Eyeglasses

You may be wondering why you would need to go to your eye doctor to get a prescription when you can simply buy an inexpensive pair at your local store. Some individuals do have success with store-bought reading glasses. But, you should still visit your eye doctor for a couple of reasons:

• Routine eye exams can catch “silent” diseases such as glaucoma, when they’re in the early stages, so you can receive treatment before you experience permanent vision loss.
• If you have astigmatism, one-size-fits-all reading glasses won’t work that great. Astigmatism is where you have eyes that are farther apart or closer together than “average” or you have a different prescription in each of your eyes. In this case, the reading glasses could cause headaches and eye strain.

2. Blue Light Glasses (Computer Glasses)

When working on a computer for a lengthy time, it’s not uncommon to experience things like:

• Blurred vision
• Red eyes
• Eyestrain
• Other computer vision syndrome symptoms

Blue light glasses, also known as computer glasses are different than reading glasses or regular eyeglasses in numerous ways in optimizing your eyesight when you’re looking at the computer screen.

3. Sunglasses

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, not only do sunglasses allow you to see better when it’s sunny outdoors, they are also a good defense against ultraviolet (UV) rays from causing you eye damage (short- or long-term).

Accumulated ultraviolet exposure can increase your risk of cataracts, a few types of eye cancer and growths like pterygium. You can even experience photokeratitis (temporary blindness) from just a few hours of being exposed to intense UV rays.

We also carry a wide selection of sunglasses brands, including:

• Tom Ford
• Guess Sunglasses
• Rudy Project
• Retro Super Future
• Maui Jim
• Paul Frank

We can help fill your prescription and fashion sunglasses needs.

4. Eyeglasses for Men

We offer eyeglasses for men for any style from sporty to classic, from trendy frames to square models.

5. Eyeglasses for Women

Women look great with eyeglasses. Any type of eyeglasses, whether it’s Plano frames or optical glasses, provide you with a smart, and in some cases, sexy look. Therefore, if you’re a woman searching for a pair of eyeglasses to add to your wardrobe, we have many styles available to choose from.

6. Eyeglasses for Children

If you’re looking for eyeglasses for your child, here at Asterix Eyewear, we have you covered. When choosing glasses, your primary consideration should be the eyeglass prescription. Prior to looking for frames, check with your child’s optician or eye doctor about lenses. Since children can be self-conscious about wearing glasses, it’s a good idea to pick frames that have an attractive, modern style.

Types of Coatings

Lens coatings can improve the performance, durability and appearance of the lenses of your eyeglasses, regardless of whether you wear bifocals, single vision or progressive lenses. When buying new eyeglasses, you may want to consider one of these lens coatings:

1. Anti-Reflective Coatings 

Anti-reflective coating is a thin multilayer coating that gets rid of reflections from the back and front eyeglass lenses surface. AR coating makes it so people don’t notice the distracting reflections that come off your eyeglasses, but focus on your eyes instead. AR coating can also eliminate glare.

2. Scratch Resistant Coating

No eyeglass lens is scratch-proof. But, when you have your lenses treated with a scratch-resistant coating, it makes them more resistant to scratching whether you scratched them by using a paper towel to clean them or dropped them on the floor.

3. Anti-Fog Coating

If you live in a colder climate, having your eyeglasses fog up the minute you step inside from the cold can be frustrating. It can also be a safety problem since you can’t see until the fog clears. The anti-fog coating eliminates moisture condensation on lenses that lead to fogging.

Shapes We Offer

If you’re wearing eyeglasses for correcting your vision, they become a part of your appearance overall. So, choosing the best frames is important because you want them to complement your face. First, we’ll look at your face’s shape. The shape your face is will determine how the glasses will look on you particularly. Here are some guidelines:

• Rimless glasses or lightweight frames go good with heart-shaped faces
• Wide-set frames work best with oval faces
• Narrow lenses and wide-set frames look good with round faces
• Narrow frames work well with square faces.

We realize choosing the best pair of eyeglasses for you can be overwhelming. Therefore, we would like to help you in the best way possible. Contact us here at Asterix Eyewear, and let us help you pick out your next best pair of eyeglasses. Or shop now for your perfect eyeglasses in Portland, OR.